Qualified Practitioner – Hoarding (PACT Team, Adult Social Care)

Overview

In this role you support adults at risk of hoarding and self-neglect within the new PACT Team. You will build trust with hard-to-engage individuals, assess needs and agree practical, person-centred support. You work with safeguarding processes and other professionals to reduce risk and enhance safety, independence, and wellbeing. The position offers a collaborative, values-driven environment with a focus on prevention and compassionate, relational support.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual leave (30 days + increase)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP helpline
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests and flu vaccines
• Onsite gym at Shute End

Responsibilities

• Build trust with individuals who may find it hard to engage with services
• Assess needs and agree practical, person-centred support
• Manage risks around hoarding and self-neglect while respecting choices
• Support safeguarding work, including Mental Capacity assessments and Section 42 enquiries
• Collaborate with other professionals to promote safety, independence and lasting change

Key requirements

• A Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification, with current professional registration
• At least one year’s post-qualification experience, including ASYE, in an adult social care or healthcare setting
• Experience of assessment and risk management, including work with hoarding, self-neglect or complex trauma
• Good knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding, with a practical, person-centred approach
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

• Strong communication
• Organisation
• Relationship-building
• Assessment and risk management
• Knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Safeguarding practices

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